What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Rothenburg?

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Rothenburg is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 28 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Rothenburg?

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Rothenburg is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart and Rothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart and arriving at Rothenburg, Flecken via Zürich Hbf and Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Rothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart Hbf and arriving at Emmenbrücke Kapf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Rothenburg?

The distance between Stuttgart and Rothenburg is 262 km. The road distance is 238.6 km.

How do I travel from Stuttgart to Rothenburg without a car?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Rothenburg without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 28.

How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Rothenburg?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Stuttgart to Rothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Rothenburg bus from?

Stuttgart to Rothenburg bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Stuttgart station.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Rothenburg train from?

Stuttgart to Rothenburg train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Stuttgart Hbf station.

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Rothenburg?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Rothenburg is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 170 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Rothenburg bus arrive?

Stuttgart to Rothenburg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Rothenburg train arrive?

Stuttgart to Rothenburg train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Rothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Rothenburg is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Stuttgart to Rothenburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Stuttgart to Rothenburg?

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Where can I stay near Rothenburg?

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There are 7 ways to get from Stuttgart to Rothenburg by bus, train, car, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
4h 22m
CHF 24–28
Train
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
5h 13m
CHF 60–163
Drive 238.6 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Rothenburgcar 238.6 km
3h 6m
CHF 47–67
Fly from Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3h 51m
CHF 133–330
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Baartrain S24
3. Take the train from Baar to Emmenbrücke Kapftrain S1
5h 52m
CHF 65–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Tübingen Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
2. Take the bus from Tübingen central station to Zurich Airport bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Luzerntrain 75
8h 25m
CHF 32–60
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 48m
CHF 130–288

Stuttgart to Rothenburg by train

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Distance: 262.3 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Rothenburg, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Stuttgart to Rothenburg, Flecken via Zürich Bus Station, Zürich Hbf, and Luzern, Bahnhof in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Emmenbrücke Kapf via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 5h 13m.

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